Academics

Records & Registrar

In support of the University’s mission, the Office of the Registrar provides administrative and logistical support for the University’s curriculum, reinforces academic policies, maintains the integrity of institutional and educational records, and facilitates a culture that preserves the values of Southwestern University and its community.

 

Contact

Academic Success & Registrar

Location

Prothro Center 100

Academic Success & Registrar

The Office of the Registrar is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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  • Summer Session 1 (May Term)

    1. First day of term: Wed., May 17
    2. Last day to add/drop online: Thu., May 18
    3. Last day to add classes (via faculty consent): Mon., May 22
    4. SU Closed: Mon., May 29 (no classes)
    5. Last day to drop courses without record OR change to/from Pass/D/F (via faculty consent): Wed., May 31
    6. Last day to drop courses (via faculty consent): Wed., Jun. 14 
    7. SU Closed: Mon., Jun. 19
    8. Last day of classes: Fri., Jun. 23
    9. Final Exams: Mon., Jun. 26

    Summer Session 3 (Whole Summer)

    1. First day of term: Wed., May 17
    2. Last day to add/drop online: Thu., May 18
    3. Last day to add classes (via faculty consent): Tue., May 23
    4. SU Closed: Mon., May 29 (no classes)
    5. Last day to drop courses without record OR change to/from Pass/D/F (via faculty consent): Wed., Jun. 7
    6. SU Closed: Mon., Jun. 19 (no classes)
    7. SU Closed: Tue., Jul. 4 (no classes)
    8. Last day to drop courses (via faculty consent): Wed., Jun. 28
    9. Last day of classes: Thu., Aug. 17

    Fall 2023

    1. First day of term: Mon., Aug. 28
    2. SU closed: Mon., Sept. 4 (no classes)
    3. Last day to add online: Wed., Aug. 30
    4. Last day to drop online: Thu., Sept. 7
    5. Last day to add courses (via faculty consent): Thu., Sept. 7
    6. Last day to add an academic internship: Wed., Sept. 13
    7. Last day to drop courses without record OR change to/from P/D/F (via faculty consent): Wed., Oct. 4
    8. Fall Break: Mon., Oct. 9 - Tue., Oct. 10 (no classes)
    9. SUnity Day: Tue., Oct. 31 (no classes)
    10. Last day to drop courses (via faculty consent): Mon., Nov. 6
    11. SU closed: Wed., Nov. 22 - Fri., Nov. 24 (no classes)
    12. Last day of classes: Fri., Dec. 8
    13. Final Exams: Mon., Dec. 11 - Fri., Dec. 15

    Fall 2023 Mini-Mester Courses

    First Half - BIO50-222-F1, BIO50-232-F1, ESS46-282-F1, KIN48-112-F1

    1. First day of first half courses: Mon., Aug. 28
    2. Last day to add first half courses online: Wed., Aug. 30
    3. Last day to add first half course (via faculty consent): Fri., Sept. 1
    4. Last day to drop first half courses online: Thu., Sept. 7
    5. Last day to drop first half courses without record OR change to/from P/D/F (via faculty consent): Wed., Sept. 13
    6. Last day to drop first half courses (via faculty consent): Wed., Sept. 27
    7. Last day of first half courses: Wed., Oct. 18

    Second Half - BIO50-222-S1, BIO50-232-S1, KIN48-112-S1, UST05-002-S1

    1. Last day to add second half courses online: Wed., Aug. 30
    2. Last day to drop second half courses online: Thu., Sept. 7
    3. First day of second half courses: Thu., Oct. 19
    4. Last day to add second half courses (via faculty consent): Wed., Oct. 25
    5. Last day to drop second half courses without record OR change to/from P/D/F via faculty consent): Fri., Nov. 3
    6. Last day to drop second half courses (via faculty consent): Fri., Nov. 17
    7. Last day of second half courses: Thu. Dec. 7
    • Academic Advising period begins: Mar. 20
    • Seniors (90+ earned* credits): Apr. 3-4
    • Junior Priority Registration: Apr. 4-5
    • Juniors (60+ earned* credits): Apr. 5-6
    • Sophomore Priority Registration: Apr. 6-10
    • Sophomores (30+ earned* credits): Apr. 10-11
    • First-Year Priority Registration: Apr. 11-12
    • First-years and students with fewer than 30 credits: Apr. 12-13
    • Open Add/Drops begin: Apr. 14

    *“Earned” credits means completed credits already on your Southwestern record. Earned credits do NOT include credits in the current semester.

     

    Academic Internship Registration Deadlines

    • Spring 2023:  Feb. 1, 2023
    • Fall 2023: Sept. 13, 2023
    • Click here to declare your major or to make changes to your existing declaration including major, minor, catalog year, or graduation date. You will be prompted for your Southwestern username and password.
    • Click here if you are a current student.
    • Click here if you are a former student or the parent of a current student.
  • Self Service: Course Schedule Access
    Go here to access Self Service as a guest

    Student Planning: Student Access
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    Classroom Info
    Go here for classroom info.